1997 CHEVROLET S10 light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A :50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant far
your vehicle will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to-265'0F (129 "C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the whg lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding. coolant, It is important that you use
only DEX--COOL@ (s&ate-&ee) coolant.
Tf co.olant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to
the system, premature. engine, heater core
or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sdoner
-- at
30,000 miles (SO 000 km) .or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX=COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
W.hat to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL' coolant which
won't
damage aluminum parts. If YOU use this mixture,
you don't need
to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your co ng system
can be dangerous.
Plain water, or some other
Iiquid.like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning
system is set
for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engme could
get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat
warning. Your engme
c:onld catch -6re and you or
others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX=COOLQ coolant.
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cars and light-trucks may vary with respect..to these
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performanc.e Criteri-a (TPC) standads.
e: orades, . they must also. conform to Federal safety
Warning: .The tract-ioa grade assigned to thi.s .tire is based
,on brakin.g (straight ahead) tractioli tests and- do.es not
include
comering (tuning3 tractioh.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Focl-Type Cleaner on Fabric
1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
2. Always clean a whole- trim panel or section. Mask
3. Mi-x Muid-Purpose Powdered Cleaner- following, the
4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t
5. As- soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use-a sponge
surromdiirrg.trim
along stitch
or welt lines..
directions
on the container label.
saturate
the mater‘ial and do.n’t .rub it roughly.
to remove the suds.
6. Rinse the section with .a- cletin, wet sponge.
7. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper mwel
8. Dry it immediately with - ,tow dryer.
or
cl.oth.
9. Wipe with a dean
cloth.
Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fa’
First, see if you have to use solve,nt-type cle at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better wm Just
water and mild. soap.
‘If you need to use a.solvent:
1. Gently scrape excess soil from -the trim-material with
- -
..
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
2. Use ve1.y little cledner, li-ght pressure arid clean cloths
(preferably cheeseclo.th). Cleanirig- should start at the
outside of the stain, “feathering” toward .the center.
3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloch.
,4. When you clean a stain from fabric, imme.diately dry the
area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning Ang.
Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been
‘treated with Scotchgard
TM Fabric Protector’ a 3M
product. It protects fabrics- by repelling oil and water,
which :are .the c,arriefs of nio$t staihs. Even with this
protection, you still ,nee:d to. clean your upholstery and
carpet. often
to keep it I-0-aking new.
.Further information an cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, ‘I -800-442-6167).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuges and Circuit Breakers:
The wing circuits .in YWT v-ehicle ,are protegted ,from
short circuits-by a eo1Gbination :Qf fuses, cizcuit brre.akers
and fusible thermal Lid&. This greatly reduces the
cha-nce offires .caused by electrical problems.
Look
at the .silver-odored baml inside the fuse. If the
band is. broken.;oT melted, replace the- fuse. Be sure you
r.epl.ace a bad fuse with a new me of the identieallsize
.and rating.
If you ever-have a problem .on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some fkatwe of your vehicle that
,yuu cafi 'get alo~g withoul-- like the radio or cigarette
lightw- and use its fuse, if it is the corfect:amperage.
Replace
it as:soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
.The fuse b1o;ck.i~ at the
.driver 'k end of the
instrurhent panel.
Remove the cover by turning the -fastener
co~nterclockwise. Extra fuses and th-e-fuse extractor 'are
provided in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover,
-push in and turn the fastener ctockwi.se.
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Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which
shouldbe performed
at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfomance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed’ at once.
Whenever my.fluids
or lubricants are added to. your vehicle,
m&e
sure they are the proper ories, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine I :vel Check
Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details,
Engine Coolant Level Check-
Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix. if necessary. See “Engjne Coolafit” in the
Index €or further details.
WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Che.ck the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield
washer tank and -add the proper fluid -if
mcessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in &e %-&x
for furth-er details .
At Least Once a lvlonm
Tire Idation Check.
Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%. See
“Tires” in the Index far further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean. cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio. $ystems” in the Indr
.for further details;
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint Sy.stem Check
Make sure the safety belt. reminder light. and all y~ur
belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es :are
wo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose. or dam,aged
safety be1.t system parts.
If you see anything that mixht
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have. them repaire.d or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-24
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22
How it Works ................................ 1-2 1
Location .................................... l-21
Readiness Light ......................... 1-20, 2-56
Servicing
................................... 1- 24
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-22
Air Cleaner
............................... 6-15, 6-69
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-59
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-59, 4-7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-53
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-61
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-48
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19 .
Audio System Tips .............................. 3-19
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-55
Fluid .................................. 6-17, 6-70
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-57
Operation
................................... 2-17
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Axle
Front
....................................... 6-24
Rear
.................................. 2-22, 6-22
Battery
....................................... 6-35
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-58
Warnings .................................... 5-3
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Axle .................................. 2-22,6-22
S,eat. Passengers
.............................. 1-27
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-4.6
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
RecoveryHaoks
................................ 5-37
Recovery Tank,
Coolant ..................... 5-16,6-26
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-43
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-67
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-69
Reporting. Safety Defects ......................... 8- 10
Rear
Replacement,
Wheel ..................... : ...... 6-50
Restraints- Check
...................................... 7-54
Checking
.................................... 1-37
Child
....................................... 1-30
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-38
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 18
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-21
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Canadian .................................... 8-7
Rocking Your-Vehicle ........................... 5-37
Reverse
Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-46
safety Belts
................................... 1-7
Adults ...................................... 1-12
Care ....................................... 6-56
Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-25
Children ............................... 1-28,l-34
Driver Position
............................... 1- 12
Extender .................................... 1-37
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 12
Label
...................................... l-38
Lap Belt ............................... 1-26, 1-27
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-12
Questions and Answers
........................ 1- 11
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8,2-55
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-38
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
Why They Work
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-54
Safety Defects, Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and
Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Latches
....................................... l-5
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-25
...
Reclining Front ............................... 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2- 19
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-20
Service
and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service Engine
Soon Light ....................... 2-60
Service
Parts Identification Label .................. 6-62
Service Publications ..... ....................... 8- 12
Second Gear
9-8